KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by $18 million to reach $14.27 billion during the week ending August 22, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday signaled that the government is considering further steps to ease the tax burden on the salaried class. Speaking to re
Pakistan is expected to witness another increase in petrol prices, while high-speed diesel (HSD) may see a substantial reduction. The government is set to announce new petrole
ISLAMABAD: A recent draft report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted significant gaps in Pakistan’s mechanisms for detecting corruption, particularl
KARACHI: Gold and silver rates witnessed a downward trend in Pakistan, according to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The rates of 24 ka
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday injected Rs1.004 trillion into the banking system through dual open market operations (OMOs), employing both conventional a
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has approved a substantial increase in pensions for retired federal government employees, offering long-awaited financial relief. The decisi
KARACHI: There was no stopping the bulls at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index settling above the 145,000 level, a new record high, on Wednesd
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a notable increase on Wednesday, mirroring gains in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant surge on Saturday, August 2, 2025, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of
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See all »KARACHI: The HIV outbreak linked to Karachi’s Valika Hospital has deepened concerns after the number of HIV-positive children rose to 80, leaving affected families deman
KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has linked the increasing number of HIV infections in Pakistan to risky behavior associated with late-night party culture, urgin
ISLAMABAD: Senator Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali has formally urged President Asif Ali Zardari to confer one of Pakistan's highest civil awards on renowned Ayurvedic physician
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KARACHI: The disappearance of manhole covers in Karachi and the accidents caused by open manholes have become a serious public safety issue. To address this challenge, student
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to personally teach one class every week at a public school as
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